ACLP Board of Directors: Positions & Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration by the Nominating Committee, a candidate must be a Certified Child Life Specialist and an ACLP member in good standing, with demonstrated leadership abilities and a record of active engagement in ACLP and/or the child life profession in general.

Attributes that will be part of the selection process for all board members:

Demonstrated leadership commitment and involvement with ACLP and the child life community. Examples include but are not limited to service on an ACLP committee, the ACLP Board of Directors, the Child Life Certification Commission (CLCC), a task force, or regional group as well as comparable service with another organization.
Active ACLP membership in good standing.
Active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
Position of earned respect by other key stakeholder group members.
Demonstrated understanding of the differences between oversight and supervision.
Earned reputation for emotional maturity, personal integrity, and honesty.
The ability to think strategically and analytically and to effectively communicate thoughts and rationale.
Ability to work well with others as a member of a collaborative group with group decision-making authority and an understanding of the fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, and obedience.

Below is a list of each ACLP Board position.

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Board of Directors Positions

President

The President is the chief elected officer of ACLP and is responsible for the functioning of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The President shall exercise personal leadership in the motivation of other board members, committee chairs, committee members, and the general membership. The President oversees the establishment of goals and objectives for ACLP. The President shall act as spokesperson and leader for ACLP and shall work in partnership with the Executive Leader to achieve established annual goals and objectives.

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President-Elect

The President Elect is a key member of the President’s team and as such serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and assists the President in the performance of duties. Eligibility for the President-elect role requires past membership on the Board of Directors.

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Immediate Past President
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board and of the Executive Committee.
3. Serve as a nonvoting member of the Child Life Certification Commission.
4. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member, officer, or Board liaison with oversight of association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
5. Work with the President to ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
6. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
7. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
8. Act as both a member and liaison to provide guidance and support with current BOD lens.
9. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
10. Maintain active ACLP membership in good standing.
11. Maintain active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
12. Hold an employed position practicing or teaching in the child life profession or using child life training and skills in a community-based role at time of nomination.
13. Reporting:
  1. Term of Office: One year.
  2. Method of Appointment: Succeed from office of President.
  3. Accountability: Reports to the Board of Directors.
Treasurer
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Serve as a voting member of the Board and of the Executive Committee.
2. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member, officer, or Board liaison with oversight of association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
3. Serve as chair of the Finance Committee.
4. Manage, with the Finance Committee, the Board’s review of, and action related to, the Board’s financial responsibilities.
5. Work with the Executive Leaders to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board on a timely basis.
6. Assist the CEO and COO in preparing the annual budget and presenting the budget to the Board for approval.
7. Work with the Finance Committee and the CEO and COO to develop fiscal policies for recommendation to the Board to ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization.
8. Work with the Finance Committee and the CEO and COO to develop long-term financial strategies.
9. Keep informed of legal, regulatory, and sector developments relating to the Board’s financial responsibilities and work with the President to help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
10. Review financial issues and deviation from expected income or expense categories at Board meetings, in collaboration with the CEO and COO.
11. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
12. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
13. Annually solicit monetary contributions from Board of Directors and Committee Chairs.
14. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
15. Maintain active ACLP membership in good standing.
16. Maintain active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
17. Hold an employed position practicing or teaching in the child life profession or using child life training and skills in a community-based role at time of nomination.
18. Reporting:
  1. Term of Office: Two years.
  2. Method of Appointment: Elected by membership.
  3. Accountability: Reports to the Board of Directors.
Secretary
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board and of the Executive Committee.
3. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member, officer, or Board liaison with oversight of Association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
4. Record the proceedings of the ACLP Board of Directors and ACLP Annual Conference and maintain a current record of all motions made by the ACLP Board of Directors.
5. Keep minutes of each meeting and post them within two business weeks; include motions, main points of discussion, votes for or against, and abstentions.
6. Provide draft minutes to all members within 30 days of the meeting. (Board members have a responsibility to review draft minutes within five days of receipt and advise the Secretary of any needed revisions.)
7. Work with the President to help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
8. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
9. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
10. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
11. Maintain active ACLP membership in good standing.
12. Maintain active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
13. Hold an employed position practicing or teaching in the child life profession or using child life training and skills in a community-based role at time of nomination.
14. Reporting
  1. Term of Office: Two years.
  2. Method of Appointment: Elected by membership.
  3. Accountability: Reports to the Board of Directors.
Director
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board.
3. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member, officer, or Board liaison with oversight of Association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
4. Work with the President to help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
5. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
6. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
7. Liaise with assigned committees and provide updates to the Board of Directors.
8. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
9. Participate in quarterly Director calls facilitated by the Past-President.
10. Maintain active ACLP membership in good standing.
11. Maintain active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
12. Reporting
  1. Term of Office: Two years.
  2. Method of Appointment: Elected by membership.
  3. Accountability: Reports to the Board of Directors.
Canadian Association of Child Life Leaders President
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.
2. Serve as a nonvoting member of the Board.
3. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member, officer, or Board liaison with oversight of Association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
4. Update and advise the Board on activities and issues relating to the CACLL.
5. Work with the President to help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
6. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
7. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
8. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
9. Participate in quarterly Director calls facilitated by the Past-President.
10. Maintain active ACLP membership in good standing.
11. Maintain active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
12. Maintain active service as President of the Canadian Association of Child Life Leaders
13. Reporting.
  1. Term of Office: Two years.
  2. Method of Appointment: Board position is assumed by the current President of CACLL.
  3. Accountability: Reports to the Board of Directors
Child Life Certification Commission Chair
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the ACLP President and Board related to certification.
2. Serve as a nonvoting member of the ACLP Board.
3. Work with the President to help ensure compliance with ACLP Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards.
4. Act as a representative or spokesperson for CLCC.
5. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP and CLCC.
6. Maintain active ACLP membership in good standing.
7. Maintain active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
8. Maintain active service as CLCC Chair.
9. Perform other duties as directed by the ACLP Board or the President not in direct conflict with CLCC decisions and tasks regarding certification.
10. Reporting
  1. Term of Office: Two years on the Board (one year beginning in 2020).

Qualifications & Requirements

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Time Commitment

Board members attend two Board meetings (one in the fall and one during the Annual Conference) and participate in two to four conference calls each year. Additionally, Board members participate in conference calls and ongoing communication with their assigned committees, task forces, and work groups. All Board meetings are funded by ACLP, and Board members will be reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses.

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